Student Employment (Co-Op)
The Cooperative Education Program, commonly referred to as "co-op," allows students to work at job sites within the scope of their career majors. Students receive on-the-job training, course credit, and gain hours toward industry-recognized credentials. Co-op is open to seniors all year and juniors for the second half of the year.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
for Employers
- What is Cooperative Education (Co-op)?
- Who is eligible?
- I’m thinking of hiring a student. How does that work? Can I conduct an interview?
- I’ve heard that students aren’t allowed to work on certain equipment – is that true?
- Do I have to do extra paperwork for the school?
- How much can a student work?
- Do students have to to work the same hours as the school day?
- I'm not sure I can guarantee the minimum number of hours. Can a student work per diem or as needed?
- Am I required to pay Co-op students? How much?
- What are my responsibilities to the student/school after the initial hiring and co-op paperwork?
What is Cooperative Education (Co-op)?
Who is eligible?
I’m thinking of hiring a student. How does that work? Can I conduct an interview?
I’ve heard that students aren’t allowed to work on certain equipment – is that true?
Do I have to do extra paperwork for the school?
How much can a student work?
Do students have to to work the same hours as the school day?
I'm not sure I can guarantee the minimum number of hours. Can a student work per diem or as needed?
Am I required to pay Co-op students? How much?
What are my responsibilities to the student/school after the initial hiring and co-op paperwork?
Questions?
Kristina Juzyn
Cooperative Education and Workforce Development Coordinator, SkillsUSA Advisor
School:
781-372-2827